SQL Injection in CodeAstro Ecommerce Website

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-14799 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in CodeAstro Ecommerce Website version 1.0. It occurs in the file /customer/my_account.php within the my_wishlist functionality. The vulnerability arises because the delete_wishlist parameter is not properly validated, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely.

This improper input validation can be exploited to manipulate the database queries executed by the application.

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Impact Analysis

Exploiting this SQL injection vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the database, which may result in data leakage, data tampering, unauthorized system control, and disruption of services.

• Unauthorized database access
• Data leakage
• Data tampering
• Potential system control by attackers
• Service disruption

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by testing the `delete_wishlist` parameter in the URL `/customer/my_account.php?my_wishlist` for SQL injection flaws. A common approach is to use time-based blind SQL injection payloads to observe delays in the server response, indicating vulnerability.

• Use curl or a web proxy tool to send requests with SQL injection payloads in the `delete_wishlist` parameter, for example: `curl "http://target/customer/my_account.php?my_wishlist&delete_wishlist=1' OR SLEEP(5)--` and observe if the response is delayed.
• Use automated SQL injection detection tools such as sqlmap targeting the vulnerable parameter: `sqlmap -u "http://target/customer/my_account.php?my_wishlist&delete_wishlist=1" --risk=3 --level=5`.

Monitoring network traffic for unusual or malformed SQL queries targeting the `delete_wishlist` parameter can also help detect exploitation attempts.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include:

• Implement prepared statements (parameterized queries) to handle the `delete_wishlist` parameter safely and prevent SQL injection.
• Perform strict input validation and sanitization on the `delete_wishlist` parameter to ensure only expected values are accepted.
• Minimize database user permissions to limit the impact of a potential SQL injection attack.
• Conduct regular security audits and code reviews focusing on input handling and database interactions.

Additionally, monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the vulnerable parameter and consider applying any available patches or updates from the vendor.

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Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in CodeAstro Ecommerce Website 1.0 allows unauthorized database access, data leakage, and tampering. Such security flaws can lead to exposure or compromise of sensitive personal data, which may violate data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and health information.

Failure to protect against SQL injection attacks can result in non-compliance with these standards due to inadequate data security controls, potentially leading to legal penalties, loss of customer trust, and regulatory scrutiny.

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